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Players like Álex Forés

STLevante UD · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitÁlex Forés's profile ↗

The players most similar to Álex Forés are Damion Downs, Kasper Høgh, Esteban Lepaul. Doppel rates Damion Downs (1. FC Köln) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Blaž Kramer scores 80/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.

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About Álex Forés

Álex Forés is a potent aerial threat and a reliable goal-scorer, embodying the archetype of a penalty-box poacher with a knack for converting chances. His impressive tally of 16 goals in 39 appearances showcases his finishing ability, while his strong aerial presence underscores his effectiveness in the air. Although his touch and passing metrics could improve, his durability raises a concern, as he has missed a significant number of games in recent seasons. Nonetheless, his overall quality places him among the top 34% of his peers.

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 26 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Álex Forés

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Damion Downssimilar↗1. FC Köln22€3.9m9379
2Kasper Høghsimilar↗Bodø/Glimt26€12m9381
3Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗Stade Rennais26€32m9281
4Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗1. FC Magdeburg25€5.7m9183
5Wilfried Kangasimilar↗Standard Liège28€2.8m9178
6Samu Aghehowasimilar↗FC Porto22€46m9182
7Emmanuel Emeghasimilar↗RC Strasbourg23€26m9184
8Blaž Kramersimilar↗Konyaspor30€900k8980
9Lautaro De Leónsimilar↗FC Andorra25€1.0m8979
10Kevin Viverossimilar↗Athletico26€10m8779
11Benjamin Källmansimilar↗Hannover 9628€3.7m8781
12Braian Romerosimilar↗Vélez Sarsfield35€300k8779

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Álex Forés

1. Damion Downs1. FC Köln79/100

≈ 100% Álex Forés · medium reliability

2. Kasper HøghBodø/Glimt81/100

≈ 100% Álex Forés · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %

3. Esteban LepaulStade Rennais81/100

≈ 100% Álex Forés · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Álex Forés?

By Doppel's fit score, Damion Downs (1. FC Köln) is the closest profile to Álex Forés, with a 79/100 overall match. Kasper Høgh and Esteban Lepaul are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Álex Forés?

Yes. Blaž Kramer (Konyaspor) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €900k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Álex Forés?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Álex Forés's 2023/24 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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